historic map of 1794

John Stockdale's map of 1794

This map shows part of the 'Environs of Mottram in Longdendale,' published on 12 April, 1794. The first image has been cropped around the area of Padfield. It clearly shows a few dwellings located on Padfield Main Road, the upper part leading to the Woodhead Road, which has not yet been constructed. Padfield Main Road connects another road, presumably lines roughly following Temple Street and Redgate, with that of Park Road that leads through the then small village of Hadfield, which is prominently marked along with Tintwistle and Hollingworth, both being larger entities containing more dwellings. This section of the map bears a striking resemblance to Burdett's map of 1791, with the addition of colour and detail on northern and western side of the Etherow.

The boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire are clearly visible by use of colour either side of the River Etherow, marked with a thick black line. The pink side is Cheshire and the yellow side is Derbyshire. The reservoirs have not yet been constructed, the first of which will be the Woodhead Reservoir in August 1848, followed by Rhodeswood, Torside, Anfield and Hollingworth reservoirs between in 1849. Valehouse and Bottoms are later additions with construction commencing in July 1865 and November 1867 respectively.

The second of these three maps show the importance of Mottram in Longdendale in the area. Being larger than any other neighbouring village, it's size equalled that of Ashton-under-Lyne.